Post by lillie on Nov 6, 2008 21:35:50 GMT -5
Thursday, November 06, 2008
To all of my fans and Blind Melon Fans.....PLEASE READ
Hello everyone. Today is a sad day for not just me, but many others.
Today I was told that I'm being replaced in Blind Melon. Before I go
into this, I just want everyone to hear my side of the story before you get blasted with false information. For those who do not know, I lost my voice during Blind Melon's last tour in Canda. I got sick mid way through the tour and ended up damaging my voice due to continous strain from singing every night while ill. I should have let my voice heal and cancelled at least one show, the band chose not to cancel a show and because of that, my vocal chords became much worse.
When we returned to the states,I mentioned to the band that I would not be able to continue on the upcoming tour until my voice healed.
Instead of working with me and understanding, I recieved the exact
opposite. The band wanted me to go see a doctor,which I did go to and was examined by one of the top vocal doctors who said, and I quote, "Your voice is in bad shape, you need to take off at least two weeks". "Come back and see me in two weeks and we'll go from there".
Well folks my voice is still in the healing process and because I can't
get out there and do this 2-3 week run, I am being replaced. I was hoping to recieve some understanding from my bandmates and be given the time needed to heal and come out in the new year with a bang, but I am not going to be given that oppertunity.
It hurts me to say this to you all, but I must do what is right by me and insure the longivity of my voice and career. By being pushed into this tour permanent damage could occur and that is a chance I cannot take, if I want to be able to continue the honor of bringing you music.
I've enjoyed meeting all of you and you guys have been the best
fans/friends anybody could every have. I truly mean that!
I've also enjoyed all the wonderful experiences that I've shared
with many of you. Fun times indeed!!!!!!
Thank you so much for accepting me and giving me a chance.
I know it was tough for a lot of you watching somebody else sing
Shannon's songs but it means the world to me that you guys gave me a chance and it was such an honor to be able to play with Blind
Melon. I put all that I could into this band up until this point but unfortunatly the circumstances that have surfaced are now guiding me differently.
I will of course continue to make music when my voice is fully recooped, and I will also now be able to take the oppertunity to finish my own record which I have long anticipated its finish, at that point I will start the proccess of looking for a band to tour with and hopefully get the oppertunity to see all of you again, and recieve your support in my new endevours!!!
Thank You
To all of my fans and Blind Melon Fans.....PLEASE READ
Hello everyone. Today is a sad day for not just me, but many others.
Today I was told that I'm being replaced in Blind Melon. Before I go
into this, I just want everyone to hear my side of the story before you get blasted with false information. For those who do not know, I lost my voice during Blind Melon's last tour in Canda. I got sick mid way through the tour and ended up damaging my voice due to continous strain from singing every night while ill. I should have let my voice heal and cancelled at least one show, the band chose not to cancel a show and because of that, my vocal chords became much worse.
When we returned to the states,I mentioned to the band that I would not be able to continue on the upcoming tour until my voice healed.
Instead of working with me and understanding, I recieved the exact
opposite. The band wanted me to go see a doctor,which I did go to and was examined by one of the top vocal doctors who said, and I quote, "Your voice is in bad shape, you need to take off at least two weeks". "Come back and see me in two weeks and we'll go from there".
Well folks my voice is still in the healing process and because I can't
get out there and do this 2-3 week run, I am being replaced. I was hoping to recieve some understanding from my bandmates and be given the time needed to heal and come out in the new year with a bang, but I am not going to be given that oppertunity.
It hurts me to say this to you all, but I must do what is right by me and insure the longivity of my voice and career. By being pushed into this tour permanent damage could occur and that is a chance I cannot take, if I want to be able to continue the honor of bringing you music.
I've enjoyed meeting all of you and you guys have been the best
fans/friends anybody could every have. I truly mean that!
I've also enjoyed all the wonderful experiences that I've shared
with many of you. Fun times indeed!!!!!!
Thank you so much for accepting me and giving me a chance.
I know it was tough for a lot of you watching somebody else sing
Shannon's songs but it means the world to me that you guys gave me a chance and it was such an honor to be able to play with Blind
Melon. I put all that I could into this band up until this point but unfortunatly the circumstances that have surfaced are now guiding me differently.
I will of course continue to make music when my voice is fully recooped, and I will also now be able to take the oppertunity to finish my own record which I have long anticipated its finish, at that point I will start the proccess of looking for a band to tour with and hopefully get the oppertunity to see all of you again, and recieve your support in my new endevours!!!
Thank You